UK Tourist Visa

Standard Visitor Visas are usually granted for a period of 6 months. If you a frequent visitor to the United Kingdom you can apply for a multiple-entry visitor visa that is valid for 2, 5 or 10 years.

Applicants do not need to have friends or family in the UK in order to visit the country. A Standard Visitor visa for tourism purposes allows applicants to travel to the UK for leisure, for business or for another reason such as to visit family and friends, take part in sports and creative events, receive private medical treatment or purely to visit the country for up to six (6) months. The UK is extremely diverse in its landscape and people and has a wealth of culture, history and scenic beauty that can be discovered and explored.

All applicants in this category must show to the UK Immigration Authorities that they can financially maintain and accommodate themselves in the UK without recourse to public funding or working. They can show however that they have assistance from family member(s) living in the UK.

To qualify under a Standard Visitor visa for tourism purposes, there are basic requirements which must be met. In addition, applicant must meet various other conditions based on the purpose of the visit to the UK. Applicants must only visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months at a time, show that they will be able to financially support themselves, and meet the cost of their onward journey. They must not take up any paid or unpaid employment in the UK.

Documents Required

Original Passport valid for at least 6 months issued within the last 10 years with at least two blank pages. Old Passports, if any.

Online Visa application form duly completed and signed. Minor's form to be signed by both the parents.

Original covering letter from the applicant stating the applicant's name, professional status, passport details, purpose and duration of visit. For self-employed, the covering letter on business letterhead.

Proof of Financial Documents

Income Tax Returns for last 3 years.

Original Updated Bank Statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature.

Disclaimer : AWICS is authorized to provide visa consultancy services that guide with world immigration options, such as guiding for relevant documentation for visa filing, assessing the eligibility criteria for applicant. We work with licensed immigration advisors; all the official fee payment if any and form purchasing will be done from the government offices directly as we don't sell anything that can be procured from any government office. The decision to issue or refuse a visa is made solely by immigration officers of respective countries. All applications will be assessed in accordance with immigration visa rules and guidelines. AWICS has no role or influence over the outcome of an application and will not offer any evaluative advice.